Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C. (4-2) defeated FC Bayern Munich (2-5) 93-90 in Round 7 of the 2023-24 EuroLeague Regular Season.

Maccabi holds off Bayern, 93-90, in Belgrade

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Bonzie Colson of Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv led all scorers with 19 points

The Israeli champs welcomed back All-EuroLeague guard Wade Baldwin to win in their new home away from home. 

Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv v FC Bayern Munich (2023-11-09T19:05:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes S.K. had to rely on the overtime period to defeat Zalgiris Kaunas 86-82, but this win could help guide the path for Erdem Can's players to follow in the coming weeks and months.

OT victory can help Anadolu Efes rebuild new winning attitude 

Anadolu Efes Istanbul has been slow out of the gates this season after a summer that saw so much change. Now, Erdem Can’s charges hope [their 86-82 overtime win against Zalgiris Kaunas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/euroleague-live-blog-anadolu-efes-sk-vs-zalgiris-kaunas/) in Round 7 can be an important step in establishing a new winning culture.

Over the last few years, a period in which Efes secured back-to-back Turkish Airlines EuroLeague titles, the clear winning mindset instilled by ex-head coach Ergin Ataman was one of his team’s main traits. However, some of the main leaders from those sides have now departed, including Ataman himself, Vasilije Micic and Bryant Dunston, so it is very much a new-look Efes these days.

Over the summer, Coach Can arrived to replace Ataman and All-EuroLeague guard Thompson came in to fill Micic’s shoes, while Larkin, who was a key part of Efes’s two EuroLeague title successes, and second-year forward Will Clyburn provided a good base for Can to build around.

### An important win for team confidence

On Thursday evening, Efes was able to still come out with the win against Zalgiris, despite throwing away an 18-point lead that allowed the visitors to force overtime. Clyburn led the way with 20 points, Thompson scored 17 points and dished 5 assists, Larkin had 14 points and Derek Willis recorded an 11-point, 10-rebound double-double.

“We needed this game, especially at home after taking the loss last week \[93-81 at Virtus Segafredo Bologna\],” said Clyburn in his post-game flash interview. “It’s all about getting better and better. Everybody is getting used to the system and getting used to everything that is going on.

“We’ve got a new team and there will be a lot of ups and downs. We just need to get used to playing with each other and get into the flow and just play.”

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Willis, who signed for Efes from Umana Reyer Venice during the offseason, believes the win was important in moving forward.

“It’s not the Xs and Os that are hurting us,” he stated. “It’s been more the mentality and energy and our mindset when we come to the game. That’s why I think this week was good for us. I think everybody was locked in and tonight it showed.”

### Players new and old shining

This Round 7 victory was truly thanks to a mix of players new and old. Clyburn carried the team over stretches with a freeness that he hasn’t had much yet. New arrival Thompson was outstanding all game, too, until fouling out just before the end of regulation. Yet, his positive night came after struggling on his last two outings.

Tyrique Jones contributed 11 points and 6 rebounds as a major force inside, and he is someone Coach Can knows well as they were together last season at Turk Telekom Ankara, the 2022-23 BKT EuroCup runner-up.

The other player to shine was Larkin, whose history is well known with Efes. The veteran scored or assisted on the final 10 points after falling behind 76-79 in overtime, including netting the game-deciding layup with 9.3 seconds left.

Shane Larkin had 14 points as Anadolu Efes Istanbul beat Zalgiris Kaunas 86-82 in overtime in Round 7 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Shane Larkin's highlights vs. Zalgiris

Coach Can is the biggest new piece since he brings with him a new system, and the 43-year-old thinks the victory could be a landmark one this season.

“There is a little bit of pressure in our minds about winning the game. There were some points in the game where we were down, but we couldn’t react well,” commented Coach Can. “We gave up 6 three-pointers in the fourth quarter to our opponent, but I think this overtime period is going to help us to build a winning attitude and habit.

“We are a team building a system with different pieces coming together with different habits. It’s not easy to transfer it, but I am very happy all of my players are trying their best. And as long as we try to do our best, it will be good. We are trying to get better every single day and hopefully this win will help us build up a little more of a winning attitude.”

It wouldn’t be a surprise later in the season, if Efes is back among the top teams in the league, that the coach and players point back to this victory. After all, they wasted an 18-point lead and had to come back, showing the might of former Efes sides in overtime. Only time will tell if Can's Efes can end up replicating the feats of Ataman's squads. Efes fans will certainly be hoping so.

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Anadolu Efes Istanbul trio Ante Zizic, Will Clyburn and Tyrique Jones embrace after their team's 86-82 overtime win against Zalgiris Kaunas in Round 7 of the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Erdem Can’s squad improved to a 3-4 record after beating Zalgiris Kaunas and ended a two-game losing streak in the process.

OT victory can help Efes rebuild new winning attitude 

Anadolu Efes Istanbul v Zalgiris Kaunas (2023-11-09T17:30:00.000Z)

In a fascinating matchup, Saski Baskonia edged Olympiacos B.C. 74-75 on a game-winning jumper by Codi Miller-McIntyre with 0.7 seconds left. Both teams now have 3-4 records in the standings.

Baskonia edges Olympiacos, 74-75, on Miller-McIntyre jumper

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EuroLeague Live Blog: Olympiacos Piraeus vs. Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz.

After falling behind early, Baskonia dominated the middle two quarters and then hung on at the end.

Olympiacos Piraeus v Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz (2023-11-09T17:15:00.000Z)

Anadolu Efes S.K. improved to a 3-4 record in the 2023-24 EuroLeague season after beating Zalgiris Kaunas 86-82 in Round 7. 

Anadolu Efes rises to defeat Zalgiris Kaunas in OT, wins 86-82

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Darius Thompson of Anadolu Efes Istanbul looks to keep the ball away from Zalgiris Kaunas guard Tomas Dimsa during the two teams' Round 6 matchup in the 2023-24 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season.

Shane Larkin came up clutch for Erdem Can's side in the extra period.

Efes rises to defeat Zalgiris in OT, wins 86-82

In the first episode of the new season of EuroLeague Diaries, Sofia del Prado and Dane Arlauckas dive into the basketball culture in Barcelona, Spain, on the occasion of the showdown between FC Barcelona and Panathinaikos Athens. Among their special guests are freestyler Paula, one of the protagonists of the EuroLeague spot for this season; Toni Valle, the leading voice among the Dracs, Barca's most loyal supporters at Palau Blaugrana; and Audie Norris, a FC Barcelona legend from the 1980s. Sofia and Dane go behind the scenes at the Palau, too, to get some exclusive viewpoints in places where fans can't normally go. Check out what they found on this edition of EuroLeague Diaries!

EuroLeague Diaries swings into bustling Barcelona

In the first episode of the new season of EuroLeague Diaries, Sofia del Prado and Dane Arlauckas dive into the basketball culture in Barcelona, Spain, on the occasion of the showdown between FC Barcelona and Panathinaikos Athens. Among their special guests are freestyler Paula, one of the protagonists of the EuroLeague spot for this season; Toni Valle, the leading voice among the Dracs, Barca's most loyal supporters at Palau Blaugrana; and Audie Norris, a FC Barcelona legend from the 1980s. Sofia and Dane go behind the scenes at the Palau, too, to get some exclusive viewpoints in places where fans can't normally go. Check out what they found on this edition of EuroLeague Diaries! 

Reigning Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champion Real Madrid was certain to hit the ground running this season. Los Blancos returned nearly all of their contributors from last season's run to the crown and the only addition over the summer was, [Facu Campazzo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/facundo-campazzo/005928/), a player who previously spent five seasons with the club. 

Few teams are able to keep the core of the team intact the way Real was. Virtus Segafredo Bologna, for instance, has eight players back from the 2022-23 campaign. However, the "Black V" found a shortcut to take off on a strong start. 

Virtus has one of the most experienced lineups in the competition. Aside from 26-year-old small forward [Isaia Cordinier](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/isaia-cordinier/009549/), the remainder of the Virtus starting five ranges between ages 32 and 37. While [Toko Shengelia](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tornike-shengelia/001133/) (32), [Daniel Hackett](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/daniel-hackett/001844/) (35) and [Marco Belinelli](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/marco-belinelli/bcn/) (37) are among the returnees from last season, the other starter, 37-year-old [Bryant Dunston](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/bryant-dunston/003048/), arrived over the summer from Anadolu Efes Istanbul with a pair of EuroLeague championships in his trunk.

Belinelli (born March 25, 1986) and Dunston (May 28, 1986) are the oldest active teammates in the league. The next oldest are Real's [Rudy Fernandez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/rudy-fernandez/bmt/) (April 4, 1985), who is already the 16th oldest player in competition history. And Real's [Sergio Rodriguez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sergio-rodriguez/cvm/) (June 12, 1986) is fourth.  

None of these four are on their respective teams just to share tips with their younger teammates. While they of course do that, they are all in it to win it. And having such experienced veterans in the lineup is a certain difference-maker, as Virtus's 5-1 record can attest to.

Virtus's vets have led the way

It was not an easy preseason or start to the 2023-24 campaign for Virtus. A coaching change in mid-September was surely a shock to the system. Then came the news that veteran [Achille Polonara](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/achille-polonara/002084/) was to undergo surgery and chemotherapy for a testicular tumor.

Some teams might crumble after such incidents. Not Virtus, which had both the experience in the locker room and the talent on the floor to overcome those hurdles and even thrive. The decades of experience that Dunston, Belinelli, Hackett and Shengelia, aided by [Jordan Mickey](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jordan-mickey/008847/) (29), Iffe Lundberg (28) and [Jaleen Smith](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/jaleen-smith/011192/) (28), helped the team fall into line quickly when Coach Luca Banchi was handed the reins. 

After an opening night home loss to Zalgiris, Virtus now has five straight wins, including road games in Monaco and Villeurbanne. All the while, [Ognjen Dobric](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/ognjen-dobric/004007/), who is playing for a club outside his native Serbia for the first time, and EuroLeague rookie [Devontae Cacok](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/devontae-cacok/012714/) are finding the way and could emerge as key contributors down the line.

The team-building plan bears many similarities to the script Real used to win the title last season, though in some ways it is flipped. Coach Chus Mateo used his veterans, Rudy, Chacho, [Sergio Llull](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sergio-llull/tgb/) and [Fabien Causeur](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/fabien-causeur/001392/), to help welcome younger stars such as [Dzanan Musa](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/dzanan-musa/006540/), [Mario Hezonja](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mario-hezonja/003108/) and even [Eli Ndiaye](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/eli-ndiaye/009213/) into the fold. However, the youngbloods were given the keys to the car to take Real as far as they could knowing that the Old Guard was there to step up and close out games – including the championship game.

For now, Virtus is leaning much more heavily on its vets and the plan is working. How long can Belinelli, Dunston and co. carry the team? Is there talent and wisdom enough in their bodies to hand Real its first loss of the season? We will find out on Thursday night. 

The clash between these two storied clubs features the four oldest active players in the competition. 

Veteran experience will be on display when Real hosts Virtus

Real Madrid v Virtus Segafredo Bologna (2023-11-09T19:45:00.000Z)

Two teams near the foot of the standings will be searching for a boost as ALBA (1-5) hosts Panathinaikos (2-4). 

Preview: ALBA Berlin vs. Panathinaikos Athens

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/alba-berlin-panathinaikos-athens/E2023/61/#roster)[ ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/12/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-facts-ber-pan) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-notes-ber-pan) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-prequotes-ber-pan/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-round-6-players-on-the-rise/)

Two teams near the foot of the standings will be searching for a boost as ALBA (1-5) hosts Panathinaikos (2-4). After being called out by coach [Ergin Ataman](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-athens/pan/ataman-ergin/) following last week's loss to Barcelona, [Juancho Hernangomez](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/juancho-hernangomez/012712/) will look to react by significantly improving his season averages of 4.5 points and 5.0 rebounds per game. The Green will hope to welcome back guards [Kostas Sloukas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/kostas-sloukas/001926/) and [Luca Vildoza](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/luca-vildoza/007947/) after they missed the trip to Barcelona. ALBA is coming off a hard-fought loss at Valencia where [Sterling Brown](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/sterling-brown/012720/) continued his strong form with 19 points and [Matt Thomas](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/matt-thomas/008967/) (16 points) had his third-straight double-digit scoring game, but the German team must take better care of the ball after being undone by 18 turnovers in that game.

[ALBA Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/alba-berlin/statistics/ber/?season=2023-24) | [Panathinaikos Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/panathinaikos-athens/statistics/pan/?season=2023-24)

Sterling Brown vs. Jerian Grant: One of the best and most solid newcomers in the EuroLeague faces last season's BKT EuroCup MVP. 

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 33, Panathinaikos vs. ALBA

ALBA, Panathinaikos look to bounce back

ALBA Berlin v Panathinaikos Athens (2023-11-10T19:00:00.000Z)

Barcelona (5-1) will look to extend its perfect home record with a visit from Zvezda (2-4), which clinched new coach Giannis Sfairopoulos's first victory in charge and ended a four-game losing streak. 

Preview: FC Barcelona vs. Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/fc-barcelona-crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/E2023/63/#roster)[ ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/12/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-facts-bar-red) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-notes-bar-red) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-prequotes-bar-red/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-round-6-players-on-the-rise/)

Barcelona (5-1) will look to extend its perfect home record with a visit from Zvezda (2-4), which clinched new coach [Giannis Sfairopoulos's](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/red/sfairopoulos-ioannis/) first victory in charge and ended a four-game losing streak. Barca boasts the league's best defense, allowing just 70.2 points per game, and will look to control the boards against a Zvezda team that leads all teams in offensive rebounds (14.3 per game). The Spanish team has won nine straight against Zvezda, dating back to 2017, and will look for the defensive skills of [Tomas Satoransky](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/tomas-satoransky/002939/) to contain the magical creativity of [Milos Teodosic](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/milos-teodosic/jdr/), who has hit at least one three-pointer in every game so far and recorded a double-double of 16 points and 11 assists in last week's win over Bayern.

[Barcelona Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/fc-barcelona/statistics/bar/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [Zvezda Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/statistics/red/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Nico Laprovittola vs. Milos Teodosic: A battle of creative point guards who can find impossible assists and pull the trigger from downtown. 

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 29, Barcelona vs. Zvezda

FC Barcelona (5-1) will look to extend its perfect home record with a visit from Crevena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2-4), which clinched new coach Giannis Sfairopoulos's first victory in charge and ended a four-game losing streak. 

Zvezda looks for first win in Barcelona

FC Barcelona v Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade (2023-11-10T19:30:00.000Z)

A French League derby will see ASVEL (1-5) attempt to build further momentum after grabbing its first win of the season against high-flying host Monaco (4-2). 

Preview: AS Monaco vs. LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne

[Rosters](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/as-monaco-ldlc-asvel-villeurbanne/E2023/62/#roster)[ ](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/game-center/2023-24/ea7-emporio-armani-milan-maccabi-playtika-tel-aviv/E2023/12/#roster)| [Facts](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-facts-mco-asv) | [Notes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-game-notes-mco-asv) | [Quotes](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/tae2324-rs7-prequotes-mco-asv/) |[ TV](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/tv-listings-el/) | [Fantasy](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/news/fantasy-tips-round-6-players-on-the-rise/)

A French League derby will see ASVEL (1-5) attempt to build further momentum after grabbing its first win of the season against high-flying host Monaco (4-2). Monaco was powered by [Mike James](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/mike-james/005985/) to a fourth consecutive victory in Round 6 at Milan. This game is highlighted by two of the four players to have reached 4,000 points in the competition as James goes up against [Nando De Colo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/nando-de-colo/002100/), who contributed 13 points and 6 assists to last week's win at Zalgiris. Elsewhere, expect an all-action showdown between Monaco's [Alpha Diallo](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/alpha-diallo/011226/) (10.5 ppg., 4.2 rpg., 1.5 spg.) and visiting [Charles Kahudi](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/players/charles-kahudi/kir/), who doesn't post flashy numbers but always leads his team through hustle.

[Monaco Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/as-monaco/statistics/mco/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases) | [ASVEL Stats](https://www.euroleaguebasketball.net/euroleague/teams/crvena-zvezda-meridianbet-belgrade/statistics/asv/?season=2023-24&phase=All%20phases)

Mike James vs. Nando De Colo: As two of the four players who have amassed 4,000 points in their EuroLeague careers, all eyes will be on these team leaders in the French Derby.

Last Game: 2022-23, Round 24, Monaco vs. ASVEL

A French League derby will see LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (1-5) attempt to build further momentum after grabbing its first win of the season against high-flying host AS Monaco (4-2). 

ASVEL visits streaking Monaco in local derby

AS Monaco v LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne (2023-11-10T20:00:00.000Z)